Water in Bozeman: The Big Picture
Perched at the headwaters of the Missouri River Basin,
Bozeman enjoys extremely high-quality water, almost straight from the source.
Although our water is
high quality, quantity
is limited. With only
16 inches of average
precipitation annually,
Bozeman’s considered semi-arid and
drought-prone.

Bozeman relies on
snowpack for its water
supply. 80% of our
city’s water comes from
snowmelt in the Hyalite
Range which feeds Sourdough Creek and
Hyalite Reservoir. The other 20% comes
from a developed spring at the headwaters
of Lyman Creek.

But, with shifting climate
patterns, our water
supplies are likely to
become less reliable.
In the future, more
moisture is expected to arrive as rain
instead of snow. On top of that, warmer
temperatures will lead to earlier peak flows
and drier summers.

Plus, Bozeman is booming, growing at a rate far above the national average.
More people will need more water, and eventually, these supplies won’t be enough.

In fact, Bozeman could be
facing a water shortage
in the next 20 years.
The City of Bozeman
has identified water
conservation as the single largest
source of water for Bozeman’s future.

Water conservation
creates additional
supplies by reducing
water used in and around
homes and businesses.

It’s the
cheapest, most
expedient and
environmentally
friendly way to
thrive through drought, and to ensure
a reliable water supply for the future.

Nearly 50% of household water goes into our yards. You can help save water
right in your own lawn, landscape, and garden. We’ll walk you through
everything you need to know about soil, watering, and planting – even how to
cash in on rebates – so you can keep more green in your yard and in your pocket.
For more information, visit www.bozemanwater.com.

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The Dirt on Soil
Gardeners worth their salt know that lawns and landscapes depend
on good dirt. Knowing your soil type means knowing how to improve
it—and that’s the secret to efficient watering and gorgeous landscapes.

DISCOVER YOUR DIRT
To find your soil type, place approximately one tablespoon of soil in the
palm of your hand. Add water one drop at a time and knead the soil to
break down all the larger pieces. You can identify your soil when the
consistency feels like putty. Refer to the soil types listed to the left to
determine your soil type. For more information, refer to the Outdoor
Resources information at www.bozemanwater.com.
IMPROVE YOUR DIRT
Good dirt has particles of varying sizes and shapes and organic
materials which retain water, provide nutrients, and allow water to
get to plant roots.

KNOW YOUR DIRT
There are three common soil types: clay loam, sand loam and silt loam.
· Clay loam is sticky and easy to shape. It often requires sand and
organic matter to improve its quality. Clay is the gluey “peanut
butter” of soils, but it can dry to a hard, almost impermeable surface.

Once you know your soil type, make it even better:
1) Begin with deep spading, plowing or rototilling to a depth of
about six inches to break up compacted soil.

· Sand loam is visibly granular with no stickiness. It’s gritty, like sugar.
Most sand loam will break up easily even when wet.

2) While tilling, add organic matter such as compost or shredded
leaves to beef up nutrition.

· Silt loam is the happy medium between clay and sand loam. Its
granules are smaller than sand but not as small as clay. It is smooth
like clay but breaks apart like sand.

3) Add soil amendments, as needed, for your type of soil.
For more information about soil amendments, refer to Outdoor
Resources at www.bozemanwater.com.

Guess what Bozeman is built on? Mostly, clay loam. This heavy,
fine soil prevents water from soaking in easily. If you water this type
of soil too fast, the water pools and runs off into the street and storm
drains, picking up all kinds of contaminants. This dirty water can end
up in our streams.

SECRET INGREDIENT: COMPOST
Compost is decomposed organic materials, and plants love it. You can
purchase it or make it yourself from leaves, lawn clippings, vegetable
waste and coffee grounds. Compost improves air circulation in clay
soils and nutrient retention in sandy soils. Plus, healthy plants in a wellcomposted landscape bed don’t need to be watered as frequently.

In other areas of town, the soil can be extremely porous. Bottom line:
you need healthy soil for a healthy garden, so it pays to know your dirt
and water accordingly.

Most soils can be improved by adding compost, which helps retain
water in the soil and at plant roots. Compost can be added to flower
beds and gardens and before installing sod or planting trees and
shrubs. Compost can also be used as a top dressing on existing lawns.

DIY HOME COMPOSTING
Follow a recipe! Like baking cookies, composting requires that you know what ingredients, and how much of them, are needed.
Ingredient list:
• Materials: be sure to add the brown and the green! The ‘brown’
materials, or sources of carbon in the compost, are things like
dead leaves, wood chips, and cardboard. The ‘green’ materials,
or sources of nitrogen, are things like lawn clippings, vegetable
waste and coffee grounds. The C:N (carbon to nitrogen ratio)
should be about 30:1.

• Microorganisms: they are the cooks in the kitchen and do the dirty
work! You can add worms, manure, or starters to get things going.
• Oxygen: needed for the microorganisms and speeds up the process.
• Water: the compost pile should be damp, like a wrung-out sponge.

All of these ingredients work together to get things cooking!
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Plant Smarter: Go Drought-Tolerant
A regular old lawn sucks up water, but landscaping with droughttolerant plants can help you water less—whether you replace a few
high-maintenance flowers, remove a section of turfgrass, or redo your
entire landscape. Choosing to landscape with drought-tolerant plants
can cut your watering by fifty to seventy-five percent.

Watering aside, drought tolerant plants simply make gardening
and landscaping easier. They need less maintenance, require no
fertilizers or pesticides, offer habitat for pollinators, and they protect
your landscape investment against drought. Plus, well-designed
water efficient landscapes raise property values, offsetting the cost of
installation.
DROUGHT TOLERANT VS. WATER SMART PLANTS
Drought tolerant plants generally don’t need extra
watering after the plant is established, unless there is a
long dry spell. Plants are considered “established” usually
two to three seasons after planting.
Water smart plants can withstand periods without
supplemental water but will need deep watering during
hot and dry conditions.
See pages 8–15 for drought tolerant and water smart plant lists.

PLANNING YOUR DROUGHT-FRIENDLY TAKEOVER
Thinking through your drought-tolerant landscape before you start
planting can pay off big-time later.
1) Start by familiarizing yourself with drought tolerant plants at local
nurseries. Per the USDA, most of the Bozeman Area is in hardiness
Zone 4. Selecting Zone 4 plants (or lower zones) ensures that your
plants are suited for Bozeman’s climate.
2) Using graph paper, draw a map of your property noting trees,
fences, walkways or buildings. Indicate areas of sun or shade which
will help you determine plant selection and watering needs. Study
the drainage patterns of the property. If you have a sloped yard,
consider terraces to reduce erosion and soil loss from rain storms
and outdoor watering.
3) Think about how each area will be used. Outdoor living areas,
playing, seating, pathways and visual barriers should be added to
the plan. Grass patches should be easily mowed. Curved barriers are
preferred over straight lines with sharp corners. Bigger shrubs and
trees can be located next to buildings to offer heating and cooling.
MAINTAINING YOUR DROUGHT-TOLERANT LANDSCAPE
Good maintenance is essential for a beautiful landscape, but even
more so for saving water.
· Prune shrubs and trees when they are dormant. Pruning
during the growing season will actually spur growth and increase
watering needs.
· Weed early in the season. Regular weeding makes more water
and nutrients available to your chosen landscape plants, instead of
getting sucked up by invaders.
· Add mulch to your landscape bed (about two inches in depth)
to hold in soil moisture.
· Check your drip system for leaks.

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Water Smarter: Lusher Landscapes
DRIP YOUR WAY TO MORE GREEN
Drip systems deliver water directly to landscape plants, minimizing
water lost to evaporation. They are also great for mulched beds because
water soaks into the soil without disturbing the mulch.
Typical Flow Rates
· Give trees a chance: Trees have deeper root zones and require
more water than turf grass, shrubs and perennials. But, tree root
zones also store lots of water, so they can be watered less frequently
than smaller plants.

· Create plant cliques: Cluster plants with similar watering needs
together in the same zones to avoid over and under watering.

· Don’t water the driveway: Save by keeping water from spraying
on concrete and asphalt.

HOLD H20 HOSTAGE
Most water evaporates before it ever reaches plant roots. A two-inch mulch
barrier around trees, plants, and shrubs will help them hold on to water.

· The pool rule: Avoid letting water pool in gutters, streets and alleys.

· Don’t hose up: If you use a hose to water, install a spray nozzle to
control the rate of flow.

GET LUSH FOR LESS GUSH.
Green up your scene without wasting water, save some money, and get a little cash back too.
Install drought tolerant plants and drip irrigation and receive up to $500 in rebates from the
City of Bozeman. Lower your water bills without sacrificing your lawn and landscape.

For more details, see page 7 or visit www.bozemanwater.com.
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Water Smarter: More Lawn for Less Green
We can’t stop heat waves, but we can watch our water—especially when
it comes to our lawns.

SPRUCE UP YOUR SPRINKLERS!
A recent survey indicated that seventy-two percent of all Bozeman
residents have automatic in-ground sprinkler systems. These systems
can save water—but only if they are maintained and operated properly.
TWO TYPES OF SPRINKLER HEADS IN THIS WORLD
There are two basic types of sprinkler heads: pop-ups and rotors.
· Pop-up spray heads deliver about 1.5 to 2 inches of water per hour in
a fan-shaped or full-circle spray.
· Rotor spray heads deliver about a half inch of water per hour in a
rotating jet of water.
THE DOWNSIDE OF POP-UPS
Pop-up systems that spray a steady fan of water can water four times as
fast as rotor systems. If the soil is getting too much too fast, water will
run off and be wasted.
TEST YOUR LAWN WITH TWO WEEKS’ WORTH OF TUNA
Each lawn’s water requirements are different, depending on the soil,
sunlight, and other landscaping factors. To find out how much water your
sprinkler system delivers, all you need is a tuna tin—well, 12 tuna tins.
1) Place 12 flat bottomed cans (tuna or cat food cans work) evenly
across your lawn.

Sprinkler Run Times to Apply One Inch of Water Per Week
Average Sprinkler
Flow (Inches)
from Test
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Watering Time
(Total Minutes Per
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SNEAK IN MORE WATER SAVINGS
· Wake, water and roll: Water between 4am and 8am, since water
evaporates during the middle of the day.
· Rain check: Turn off your sprinkler system when it rains, or install a
rain sensor to do it for you.
· Don’t blow it: Avoid watering during high winds.
· On again, off again: Experiment with your lawn by watering in
cycles—five minutes on, five minutes off—to allow water to penetrate
the soil and create a healthier lawn with less water.
· Back off: Try taking two minutes off the watering times for each zone.
If that works and your lawn stays green, take off another two minutes.
· One, two, three: Water only when your lawn needs it. Watering
three days per week is more than sufficient.
· Green thumb rules: Adjust watering times throughout the
season. A good rule of thumb is 1–1.5 inches of water per week
during peak season (July and August). Water less in May and June,
and by Labor Day, reduce watering to once per week to prepare grass
for dormancy.
· Don't get busted: Check your sprinkler system for leaks, broken,
and misaligned nozzles and repair within seven days.
· Stand taller: Raise your mower blade! Keep your grass at least
three inches long to keep the soil cool.

2) Run your sprinklers for 15 minutes.
3) Use a ruler to measure the depth of the water (in inches) in each can
and write it down.

PUT A LITTLE SPRING IN YOUR STEP
If you step on your lawn and it doesn’t spring back, it’s time to water.

4) Add up the amounts and divide by the number of cans. This
number is the average amount of water your sprinkler delivers in 15
minutes.

GET NEW GREEN GROWING
To efficiently establish new lawns, water as needed for up to 21 days.
After 21 days, routine watering can be reduced to three days per week
or less, between 4am and 8am.

5) Use the following chart to determine what your total watering time
is each week based on the amount of flow in inches from the Tuna
Can Test.

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Lower Your Flow for More Dough
can be retrofitted to work with existing systems. Some are internet
based and include apps to make it fun and easy to adjust sprinkler
settings whether you are at home or away.

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Keep your lawn green, save money, and get some cash back too. When
you install qualified sprinkler products, the City of Bozeman will reward
you with a rebate. But that’s not the only advantage—these steps can
help lower your water bills without sacrificing your lawn.
Landscape and Sprinkler System Rebate Program Amounts*
Products
WaterSense® Labeled
Smart Controllers
Multiple Stream Multiple Trajectory
(MSMT) Nozzles

Retrofit to existing system
$300
$5/nozzle

Rain Sensors

$50

Drip Irrigation

$350

Drought Tolerant Plants and Grasses

(qualifying products are listed on pages 8-15 of this guide)

$150

*Rebate amounts differ for new construction. Rebate amount not to exceed purchase price.

ABOUT OUR REBATE PRODUCTS
· WaterSense® Labeled Smart Controllers use local weather and
landscape conditions to make decisions about when and for how
long to water to better match plants’ water needs. These controllers

· Multiple Stream Multiple Trajectory (MSMT) Nozzles deliver water
more efficiently than spray heads. With spray heads, 50% of the
water is lost to evaporation and drift. Plus, they can easily replace
your existing spray heads.
· Rain Sensors override the sprinkler system when a certain amount of
rain has fallen to shut off the system. When the sensor dries, it opens
the connection to allow the system to resume normal operations.
· Drip irrigation delivers water directly to plants—targeting the roots
and minimizing water lost to evaporation and wind drift.
· Drought tolerant plants require less maintenance than turfgrass and
use 50-75% less water. Plus, they are beautiful and can add a big
splash of color to your landscape. All plants and grasses listed on
pages 8-15 of this guide qualify for our Rebate Program.
· Sprinkler systems must be operating properly for these products to
be of benefit. To qualify for a rebate on a smart controller or more
than 10 nozzles, you must first check your sprinkler system or have
one of our Approved Providers take a look.
· Water use and water bills can be reduced with any of these
rebated items.
Rebates are available for single family residences (single meter), that
receive water for outdoor watering from the City of Bozeman.
For more information about the City of Bozeman’s Landscape and
Sprinkler System Rebate Program, visit www.bozemanwater.com.

Free Sprinkler System Assessment*
Did you know your sprinkler system can use more water in a week than
your family uses inside your home in a month? Find out how to trim
that water use (and your bill).
Contact the City of Bozeman to schedule a free sprinkler system
assessment. (Space is limited for this service, so early birds get the
worm.) Or rent a DIY Sprinkler System Assessment Kit from the City
of Bozeman. Then, check out the City of Bozeman’s Landscape and
Sprinkler System Rebate Program and work with one of our Approved
Providers to upgrade your system. You’ll be conserving water in no
time. For more information about scheduling a sprinkler system
assessment, or working with one of our Approved Providers, visit
www.bozemanwater.com.

WE’RE WATCHING
OUR WATER.
YOU CAN TOO!

CONTACT THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT
SPRINKLER SYSTEM ASSESSMENTS
WWW.BOZEMANWATER.COM

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Plant Lists

Drought Tolerant Shrubs for Full Sun
The plants contained in this list should not require supplemental water once the plant is established two to three years after planting.
This does not apply during periods of prolonged drought.
No.

Common Name

Scientific Name

Notes

1.

Rabbit Brush Green*

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Benefits from annual pruning to keep it from sprawling.

2.

Sumac Trilobe*

Rhus trilobata

Stays low in the wild but will grow tall in landscape situations,
prune lower branches for specimen plant.

3.

Sumac 'Grow Low'

Rhus aromatica

Nice low growing shrub, shiny green leaves.

4.

Yucca, Great Plains*

Yucca glauca

Very drought tolerant, will form colonies.

5.

Sagebrush, Big*

Artemisia tridentata

Can be pruned over time to keep interesting habit.

6.

Rabbitbrush, Silver*

Chrysothamnus nauseosus

Benefits from annual pruning to keep it dense.

7.

Rabbitbrush, Dwarf Blue

Chrysothamnus nauseosus nana

Stays dense and low without pruning.

8.

Rose Harison's Yellow

Rosa harisonii

Often found naturalized in historical landscapes, does spread by
suckers.

9.

Caragana, Siberian

Caragana arborescens

Used as a hedge or windbreak plant. Yellow flowers attract
hummingbirds.

Can be pruned into a medium height hedge, early blooms
benefit pollinators, good for windbreak if planted densely.

No.

14.

Kinnickinnick*

Arctostaphylos uva- ursi

Spreading groundcover, one of our only broadleaf evergreens.

1.

*indicates plants native to Montana.
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Plant Lists
Drought Tolerant Shrubs for Full Sun (continued)
15.

Oregon Grape*

Berberis repens

Holly like foliage, somewhat evergreen. Foliage can brown over
winter but pruning will renew.

16.

Buffaloberry, Silver*

Sheperdia argentea

Can be pruned at bottom to create a nice specimen, does sucker,
edible berries and silver leaf color.

17.

Juniper Low Spreading*

Juniperous horizontalis

Very low growing groundcover.

18.

Juniper Common*

Juniperus communis

Juniper with softer foliage, nice low habit.

19.

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Tall shrub with white flowers and edible berries, will sucker but
can be pruned into specimen small tree.
*indicates plants native to Montana.

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The plants contained in this list should not require supplemental water once the plant is established two to three years after planting.
This does not apply during periods of prolonged drought.
No.

Common Name

Scientific Name

Notes

ns.

1.

Lilacs

Syringa vulgaris

Older plants can tolerate long dry spells. Leaves will begin to wilt
but plant often survives. It can be grown in full shade.

ontana.

2.

Golden Currant*

Ribes aureum

Can grow a bit lanky without sun, responds to pruning.

3.

Oregon Grape*

Berberis repens

Holly like foliage, somewhat evergreen. Foliage can brown over
winter but pruning will renew.

4.

Kinnickinnick*

Arctostaphylos uva- ursi

Spreading groundcover, one of our only broadleaf evergreens.

5.

Sumac â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grow Lowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Rhus aromatica

Best if has some hours of sun.

6.

Chokecherry*

Prunus virginiana

Can tolerate full shade.

7.

Juniper Common*

Juniperus communis

Can also take shade.
*indicates plants native to Montana.

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Plant Lists

Drought Tolerant Perennials for Full Sun
The plants contained in this list should not require supplemental water once the plant is established two to three years after planting.
This does not apply during periods of prolonged drought.
No.

Common Name

Scientific Name

Notes

1.

Sedum: hardy cultivars

Sedum species

2.

Penstemon* native

Penstemon species

3.

Penstemon Rocky Mountain

Penstemon strictus

4.

Buckwheat Sulfur*

Eriogonum umbellatum

Forms tight mat over time, 'Kannah Creek' is a good cultivator.

5.

Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Tall plant with silver foliage and lavender like flowers.

6.

Purple Coneflower*

Echinacea pallida and angustifolia

Great plant for butterflies.

7.

Pearly Everlasting*

Anaphalis margaritacea

Long lived, will form a large mound over time, needs good
drainage.

8.

Peony, Old Fashioned

Peonia hybrids

Even though they might not grow as large or bear as many
flowers, this plant can survive without supplemental water.

9.

Yarrow, Moonshine

Achillea hybrid

Seems to be very drought tolerant, does not spread like the
native yarrow.

10.

Gayfeather, Dotted*

Liatris punctata

Needs good drainage but once established can be long lived,
late blooming.

11.

Iris, Bearded

Iris hybrids

Can take very dry conditions, needs to be divided when they form
tight clumps.

12.

Hollyhocks

Alcea hybrids

Alcea rugosa is longest lived.

13.

Blanketflower

Gaillardia aristata

Long blooming, many cultivars.

Littleleaf (P. procerus) is longest lived.

*indicates plants native to Montana.
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Plant Lists

Drought Tolerant Perennials
for Part Sun and Shade
The plants contained in this list should not require supplemental water once the plant is established two to three years after planting.
This does not apply during periods of prolonged drought.
No.

Common Name

Scientific Name

Notes

1.

Snow on the Mountain

Aegopodium podagraria

Borders on invasive, needs to be in contained area but will grow
in difficult dry shade.

2.

Violet, Canadian*

Viola canadensis

Grows in shade, can go dormant without water but persists.

3.

Columbine, Yellow

Aquilegia chrysantha

Columbines are amazingly drought tolerant.

4.

Columbine, Colorado Blue*

Aquilegia coerulea

5.

Pussytoes*

Antennaria species

Low silver leaf groundcover.

6.

Penstemon Little Flowered*

Penstemon procerus

Mat forming, early bloom.

7.

Roundleaf Alumroot*

Heuchera cylindrica

Great garden plant, long blooming and good foliage.

8.

Barrenwort

Epimedium x versicolor
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Good dry shade plant.
*indicates plants native to Montana.

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Drought Tolerant Grasses
The grasses contained in this list should not require supplemental water once the plant is established two to three years after planting.
This does not apply during periods of prolonged drought.
No.

Common Name

Scientific Name

Notes

1.

Bluebunch Wheatgrass*

Pseudoroegneria spicata

Montana state grass, upright.

2.

Little Bluestem*

Schizachyrim scoparium

Warm Season grass, so greens up a bit later in spring, red fall color.

3.

Prairie Dropseed*

Sporobolus heterolepsis

Warm Season, low growing.

4.

Idaho Fescue*

Festuca idahoensis

Low growing, grass that is common in native grass areas in valleys.

5.

Blue Grama

Boutelous

‘Blonde Ambition’ is a taller cultivar.

6.

Side Oats Grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

Interesting seed head.

7.

Prairie Junegrass

Koeleria macrantha

Small grass, early to green up.

8.

Indian Ricegrass

Oryzopsis hymenoides

Needs a very dry and well-drained soil.
*indicates plants native to Montana.

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Water smart plants can withstand long periods without supplemental water but will need deep watering during prolonged hot and dry conditions.
No.

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Plant Lists

Water Smart Perennials for Part Sun and Shade

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Water smart plants can withstand long periods without supplemental water but will need deep watering during prolonged hot and dry conditions.
No.

Common Name

Scientific Name

Notes

1.

Geranium White

Geranium macrorrhizum album

Nice under trees.

2.

Coral Bells 'Snow Angel'

Heuchera sanguinea

Interesting variegated foliage.

3.

Harebells*

Campanula rotundifolia

Forms colonies, delicate blue flowers.

4.

Pasqueflower*

Anemone patens

One of the earliest bloomers, crocus like flowers, silky seedheads,
good foliage the rest of season.

5.

Lamium 'Hermans Pride'

Lamium galeobdolon

Variegated foliage and yellow flowers.

6.

Geranium

Geranium cantabrigiense

Great ground cover for shady areas.

7.

Turkish Veronica

Veronica liwanensis

Very low growing ground cover. Sky blue flowers.

8.

Heartless Bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia

Good foliage plant.
*indicates plants native to Montana.

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All plants and grasses listed within this guide qualify for rebates as part of the City of Bozeman
Landscape and Sprinkler System Rebate Program. Visit www.bozemanwater.com for more details.

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We at the City are prepared to do what it takes to
ensure that we have enough water as we welcome
new Bozemanites to our semi-arid region.
Our water is crucial—now, and for Bozeman’s future.
New infrastructure is more expensive than simply
being smart about conserving what we have.
We literally can’t afford to waste our water.

Thank you in advance for contributing to Bozeman’s
drought resilience by planting water-sipping plants,
watering your landscapes with care, taking advantage
of rebates, and setting your landscapes up for success.
With your help, we’re ready to face the future.